Sparda (DmC)

Sparda is a major supporting character in DmC: Devil May Cry. Although usually not seen, he is a driving force behind many of the character's motives in the story, from those who once knew him, to those he left behind.

Appearance
Through a lone portrait, Sparda, constantly referenced as a knight, resembles of man of regality and sophistication. He is depicted wearing a red frock coat with a pauldron on the left shoulder, and a strap running across his chest from the right. His hair is dark gray, with a strip of silver in his bangs. The portrait is torn over Sparda's face, so no features are know, other than he is a caucasian.

Sparda is also seen with Rebellion, and stands next to a shield bearing a crest of the same design as the tattoo on Dante's back.

In a family photo of Dante's, Sparda is seen wearing a simple, white jacket.

Background
As with Sparda in the main series, this incarnation of the Dark Knight is an ever-present source of mystery to other characters. It is known that he is a powerful demon, who once worked alongside Mundus as his right hand and most trusted lieutenant during the former's rise to power over 9000 years prior to the events of the DmC: Devil May Cry.

During that time, Sparda fell in love with an angel, who subsequently birthed twin sons, Dante and Vergil. Seen as an act of betrayal to the demonic cause, Sparda was counted as a traitor, and disappeared through as-of-yet unknown events. While not existing in a physical form, Sparda is seemingly able to contact his sons to "hire" them, seeking their help in saving Limbo City.